I was thinking the same thing. My guess it that he definitely fixed it first, hope he shares the results. If it's anything similar to the xj6 issues of that era, I'm thinking the windshield gasket.

But we always stick around don’t we John?!!

As soon as I dropped the car I realised the left spring was also broken! But of course, I was doing both anyway. BMW hey!! Regards

@@classic.obsession I thought you would be. I really like your approach to jobs;calm, considered.

I am sure that he will get round to that in due course.

Ha! Very true!

Thankyou

I know!! Regsrds

the hair looks good 😎

Me neither Chris! Regards

Yes me too. I think looking at the demographics, if my audience were much younger this might be the case but the older generation are afraid incase they push a button means they are signing up to a lifetime of paid monthly subscription!! Not realising it’s completely free. Regards.

Absolutely! It’s what makes them worthwhile!

Widen your horizons Louis!! Watch the others! Regards.

It’s like a bomb waiting to explode! Regards

Thanks Jack. Absolutely. I also didn’t mention they the other spring had also snapped while parked and waiting for me to get around to doing the job. Both done. Regards.

Thanks

Yeah i normally HATE music during a video because i can't hear what the creator is saying. But the french horn medley and the opening tunes at the beginning and end of each video are my favorites. I hope he NEVER changes it.

Yes I did!!

Well done! Regards

Yes I was thinking of that and also the common screen leak but been dry for couple of weeks now so all good. I’ll just have to keep an eye on things but so glad the car smells and feels like new again.

Quick addition to the comment, it might be Meyle that make those links, I get them mixed up sometimes!

Yep. I spray them with a lubricant..they generate some heat!

Thanks John. It’s messages like yours that for me make this all worthwhile. Regards

It’s now sadly all too common with modern cars. Never happened to any of older classics which tells you something. Regards

Thanks I’ll bear that in mind. Regards

Thanks Neil. I’ll get to the bottom of the water mystery..hopefully!!

Thanks will do..

You know, the other front spring had also snapped in the time it’s been sitting up?! So dangerous. Imagine doing top speed on a motorway and this happens. It’s probably the cause of many deaths. Regards.

@@classic.obsession I am not a BMW man so I did not realise that the front spring was so short. As you know a coil spring provides its springing by bending the steel rod so that the shorter the spring working over a longer distance, the greater the relative defection and thus the greater the strain, so looking at those springs it comes as no surprise that they break. Also, the spring pan is one of those complex shapes that permits the used of simple cut coils that generate huge initial forces close to the end. Looking at the failure, it appears to be the result of shear force overload , which shouldn't happen if the design is correct. If this was my car I would be looking at the options. (coil overs come to mind)

Yep. I think the water came in when we had that big freeze in the winter when it thawed. The problem is getting rid of the water and properly drying it out. The condensation was awful. All good now. Regards

Ok. But don’t be fooled into a false sense of security Rich. These came apart easy but sometimes you can bang away for sometime before you can split the ball joint. Regards

I know. Scary cost cutting to compete in the market. This never happened to any of my classics as long as I can remember.

Thanks nick. Somebody else mentioned this also..

Hi Pedro. Yes. I would always change as a pair….but would you believe it? The other front spring had snapped when parked also. What’s happened to BMW?! Used to be quality! Regards.

I know but nothing showed..

It’s hard to tell. There’s a few common causes but still dry so far and I’ll just have to keep an eye on things. Regards

@@classic.obsession Thank you for your reply I will do the same as well no wetness in mine at this time best regards Andy Allen.

Tried it and nothing came up but as you know, the condenser isn’t visible for that with the grill in place so hopefully that’s where the leak was. Fingers crossed. Regarfs

@@classic.obsession Doesn't your condenser-housing have "peek-holes" (usually covered with rubber grommet-like-thingies)?. I have two such holes at the top, one on each outside corner of the housing/box that one can stick an endoscope through. Really handy to see what is going on inside the housing (I'm restoring an 80's Audi 200 needing an end-to-end rebuild of the aircon-system).

I’ll defo try him. Thanks

There’s a waiting list to get in there.

The XJ-40 I have has a notorious issue with the steering rack having play due to wear in a rubber piece, keeps you from getting a good alignment and hard to diagnose. The solution I and others have used is a heavy gauge wire wrapped that takes up the play.

You could be right. The rack has always bothered me..

Thanks …I’m the same. I can’t bear air fresheners in cars. Regards

Did it Ga but no leaks showed. Only place covered was the condenser by the grill. That’s why I decided to replace it. Fingers crossed! Regards

@@classic.obsession Let's hope it's not the evaporator. I would think that's dash out to replace. Ugh.

Let me have a think. Regards

Since his music medleys are so well recieved, i noticed that he added some new tunes to the mix too. I guess he's trying to keep it fresh. As long as he doesnt take away the original music that made his channel great, whats the harm? 🙄

@@klwthe3rd hi. No harm at all, it’s just that the music style didn’t seem s at odd with Gary’s usual pieces.

@@engineer6250 Totally understand and i agree! 🤗

No done both. No brainer. Regards.

Free KZfaq music! It’s not the best but my only option unless I wanna pay thousands!! Regards

@@classic.obsession Well now, I am a recording song and music writer, maybe I could write something for you?

Can’t be any worse than the original BMW piece of junk! Regards.

I think in this case it may be the compressor. When I switch to a/c the clutch doesn’t click in and engage. That’s probably where the gas is leaking from. I’ll inspect the condenser when I replace the oil cooler. Regards.

I like the side trim which I’ve never seen on another. Jaguar stamped and an expensive original extra when new. Regards

@@classic.obsession never seen that as original on an xjs. i have a few headlights if ya need any. rare as rocking horse teeth now. i fitted a new oil cooler on my series three, straight swap. no need for changing hoses.

Where did you purchase it from Ken?

@@classic.obsession the lights i bought on ebay, now gettng rare and going for stupid money. got one brand new. still chipping away at my xjs.

The oil cooler?

Of course! That’s a given! Regards

Ha!! Thanks for the tip! Regards

the Les Mans editions must be quite rare today? Do you know how many they made and what made them special? Colors? Trims?

@@klwthe3rd No idea, sorry. It seemed pretty much like any other XJS really. one of my dads customers jad it stripped to the shell and re-painted. complete restoration job. my dad just picked me up one morning while I was an unemployed teenager and dragged me to his workshop and pointed at a pile of rubble and said "that's a car. build it". The only thing I remember that was different was the glass on the doors and the plate in the door frames has "Les Mans 77" embossed in them.

Thanks!

I was going to say the same. The ac drain pipes are one or both sides of the gearbox if I recall. My 94 XJS lines were blocked and it soaked the footwells. Also the windscreens can leak in the bottom corners and it’s a known rust trap under the seals. It can look fine from the outside but underneath holes can open up.

You’ll never see this happen to a 60’s Mercedes or BM’s even 60 years later! It’s cheapened production quality to be able to compete in the market Regards

Also the lower section of the spring will work harder, taking up road vibrations and shocks repeatedly before the rest of the spring compresses and relaxes. The geometry / shape of the spring allows for this ‘progressive’ action…..

Can get it but looks like all was changed to134a. Regards

Hi. Don’t know. The previous owners explained the car went in for a glass out, bare metal respirator 30 years ago and when it came back, it took in water and the A/C no longer worked. Because of this the car was never driven in the rain again. The first thing I did on acquiring the car was to clean out the water drains in the roof above the windscreen with a wire. This is favourite especially after a car is buzzed off or paint stripped. There was a lot of debris in there. Since drying the car out I’ve driven it many times and even left it for a few days in heavy rain to see and no water ingress whatsoever. I’m confident it’s solved the problem. Regards

They have an assortment at a company called ‘Woolies’. You could send them a sample and they should be able to match it up. Regards..

@classic.obsession im having issues with another one of my XJS. The XJ-S I'm having issues with is my 1988 XJ-S with 50k miles (US SPEC). This car has been butchered over the years of having bad mechanics. I have replaced the smog pipes(they have been broken a plugged up), reinstalled the missing heater contol valve, flushed the cooling system, replaced all coolant and heater hoses, replaced thermostats, replaced the distributor cap ( the vacuum line on top has the connection broken off), replaced an air injection solenoid valve, replaced AAV. (All parts were purchased from sng barratt, moss motors or jaguar heaven)The symptom it is giving me is a lean condition like the AAV is bad where it revs high when cold and idle races when it warms up. I replaced the AAV twice with a new aav from sng barratt, and when I disconnected the hose from the air intake manifold, the car ran fine. I disconnected the TPS to see what it would do, and it just reved high and didn't idle surge. I have videos i could attach in an ema. My goal was to get this car back on the road before the summer. I would like to be able to show off this car at a local cars and coffee coming up in a few weeks along with my three other Jags. Can you help me diagnose this issue and get this Jag back on the road?

I’ve done it Malc! I didn’t want to put you through the whole thing again!! Regards

@@classic.obsession Never doubted it for a minute!🤣

I think it was a build up of ice on the scuttle vent thawed then flooded in. Remember that cold spell we had last winter? All good so far. Can’t find anything else. Once the waters in it stays until you dry it out. Regards

Hard to tell Mart..

@@classic.obsessiondoes she have coolant / air conditioning pies going alongside the transmission tunnel ?

I think it was due to the really cold spell we had in the winter. I remember the scuttle panel froze up badly with ice. It was always a dry car before that with no problems. I like to use cars all year round but was experiencing glass steaming up and was shocked when I lifted the carpets. I think once cars have water inside it stays until you do what I did. Been a few weeks now and despite a lot of rain it’s still bone dry. Regards

Thankyou for your kind comments James. It makes it all worthwhile! Regards

Done.

@@classic.obsession I knew you would. Great work.

Oh dear! Sorry Pal!

Floyd! I thought you’d given up?!! Mate. It’s a pain trawling through free KZfaq music for days on end. It’s such a waste of life. If I use anything decent im charged so I’m sorry mate but im always open to requests. Anyway, it’s about the cars and the people I meet, its hard work and it’s brought to you free!! Thanks for continuing to watch and your support it’s much appreciated. Regards.

@@classic.obsession LOL No Gary not given up hoping you do these with just you talking and noises of wrenches etc. I am x motor trade but to old and infirm now to do stuff as you. I like trying to pre guess whats wrong also. BUT I have Tinutis real bad so certain noises really play me up. I turn it down then cant hear you. I personally dont think any music is needed as you talk through it explaining and I / we enjoy the sound of wrenches etc. No worries keep up the good work mate

I know….but you can’t stop thinking about her!! Regards

You mean Bill? and his brother?

Ha! Bill and Rudi..they’re old men. 11 now.

Ha! Bill and Rudi..they’re old men. 11 now.

Ha! Bill and Rudi..they’re old men. 11 now.

Ha! Bill and Rudi..they’re old men. 11 now.

No they weren’t. it was lube spray. But I will drop the subframe and renew everything when I have time. Regards

Tell me about it!!

Always open to requests!!